Crossfire (noun)

1. The exchange of fire between two or more groups, often in a military or police context.
2. A situation in which opposing groups or individuals are attacking or criticizing each other.
3. A situation in which someone is caught in the middle of two opposing forces or opinions.

Origin:

Compound of 'cross' and 'fire'.

Examples:

1. During the battle, the crossfire was intense and several soldiers were injured.
2. The politicians engaged in a heated crossfire over the proposed legislation.
3. The company found itself caught in the crossfire of a trade war between two countries.
4. The journalist found herself caught in the crossfire of two rival gangs.
5. The mediator tried to navigate the crossfire between the two parties in the dispute.